I like that Dixon is not afraid to shoot, but he is just off sometimes. On the other hand, Alf some times forces on the offensive end, but I like his ablility to drive and penetrate when necessary as well as play D. So even though I didn't vote I am leaning Alfs' way because our defense has has suffered the past week since he was sent back to planet Melmac...

i voted for dixon because i don't think we can roll with 2 rookie guards in the playoffs, and dixon is more of a game-changer offensively. i don't think we're going to lose playoff games due to lack of defense from bench players, but i think we can win games from bench guys changing games.

i like afflalo more long-term, and i love his defense, but i think dixon will work better with lindsey and especially stuckey when may and june come around.

IMO it depends on the situation. If you need some points off the bench - Dixon, if you need some stops, on the ball defense then Afflalo.

However, if you are talking playoffs we will probably see Dixon in both situations. I just don`t see Flip putting AA in a tight playoff game. I hope I am wrong because I would love to see how he responds, not to mention he would gain valuable playoff experience.

I don't understand this. Afflalo does well in games, Excellent diffence and all we do is look for someone to play his position and take his minutes. I will give JD and Flip the benefit of the doubt, as they are way more experienced that i am. BUT, i they will hear it from me IF we have a faulty step in our way to the finals. ANYTHING less than NBA finals is not accepted. SPECIALLY if we choke on diffence and AA is not playing

I like that Dixon is not afraid to shoot, but he is just off sometimes. On the other hand, Alf some times forces on the offensive end, but I like his ablility to drive and penetrate when necessary as well as play D. So even though I didn't vote I am leaning Alfs' way because our defense has has suffered the past week since he was sent back to planet Melmac...

He's a rook, I can see his value/potential for the future, but since he has subpar athleticism he's the kind of player that won't really be a plus player until he learns all the nuances of the NBA game. That would be next season... At the earliest.

IMO it depends on the situation. If you need some points off the bench - Dixon, if you need some stops, on the ball defense then Afflalo.

However, if you are talking playoffs we will probably see Dixon in both situations. I just don`t see Flip putting AA in a tight playoff game. I hope I am wrong because I would love to see how he responds, not to mention he would gain valuable playoff experience.

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That's rite. Matchups. And this is where Flip is weak at. He does not understand matchups. He sticks to the same rotations most of the time no matter what.

If we have a SG or a SF driving into the lane easily when we need stops, Spellcheck is the man who will be able to stop their flow. If our defense is doing ok and need scores, Dixon the man.

At least 4 of the starters (and both of the guards) are going to play closer to 40 minutes in every playoff game where the outcome is in doubt. That means off of the bench we really only need about 10 minutes each at PG and SG, and I doubt they are played at the same time. So we're likely to see Billups/Afflalo and Stuckey/Rip tandems, along with Tay and/or Sheed on the floor. In these situations the starters can be the main scoring options and the bench guy should bring defense/hustle.

IMO the only aspect in which Dixon would have an advantage over Afflalo in the above scenario is with respect to his 3pt shooting, but I really don't think we need another guy chucking up 3s.

At least 4 of the starters (and both of the guards) are going to play closer to 40 minutes in every playoff game where the outcome is in doubt. That means off of the bench we really only need about 10 minutes each at PG and SG, and I doubt they are played at the same time. So we're likely to see Billups/Afflalo and Stuckey/Rip tandems, along with Tay and/or Sheed on the floor. In these situations the starters can be the main scoring options and the bench guy should bring defense/hustle.

IMO the only aspect in which Dixon would have an advantage over Afflalo in the above scenario is with respect to his 3pt shooting, but I really don't think we need another guy chucking up 3s.

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i like the C$/Afflalo pairing as well, but he also does a decent job of stabilizing things and bringing a pseudo veteran calming effect for Stuckey when he is out there.

Dixon is better at.

Getting his own shot, especially step backs and midrange... And actually making thme.

Being consistent (afflalo gets VERY erratic at times, this too will improve with time)

Not being overly aggressive on D and picking up fouls or getting jocked with this over aggression and getting out of position and giving up wide open looks.

Afflalo is better in pretty much every way not listed including guarding bigger guards and wee tiny SF's. he has also shown a 'big game' knack in the games vs LAL, and the first game @ Boston among others.

The future for I flail around is bright, but the future for him is not NOW.